Erie Wastewater Treatment Facility - Erie, PA - Wastewater Treatment Facilities on Waymarking.com

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The Erie Wastewater Treatment Plant is a secondary activated sludge treatment plant having the design capacity of 68.6 million gallons per day on 20 acres of land. It serves 200 thousand residents, averaging, under normal conditions, between 30 and 40 million gallons per day from the city and suburban sewer system, which is called the Municipal Flow. The areas served include City of Erie, Millcreek, Summit, Haborcreek, Wesleyville, Lawrence Park, and Fairview. It's operated by a team of 80 to 85 employees in 3, 8 hours shifts on an operational yearly budget of 11.5 million.

What is the capacity of the facility?: Average - 30 - 40 million gallons per day Describe the biological treatment technology used.: Activated Sludge How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: The sludge is turned into solid material then incinerated. What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: Bacteria is used to clean the wastewater. Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: The City of Erie How is the facility governed?: The Sewer Department of the City of Erie What is the website of the WWTP?: [Web Link]

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